Welcome! My name is Debbie and I provide personal and career counseling services to GRCC students at the Counseling and Career Development Center.
I am invested in working alongside GRCC students to promote mental health and wellness and address any barriers to students meeting their life, educational, and career goals. I value the diversity of each student and the diversity of the student body at GRCC. I have experience assisting students who are experiencing depression; anxiety; have histories of trauma or grief/loss; are experiencing interpersonal, relationship, or family concerns; feel isolated; adjusting to college; or need direction in selecting an academic and career path. I am also passionate about breaking the stigmas that prevent individuals from seeking the help and support they need. I believe in the resiliency of individuals and want to support GRCC students to meet their full potential.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work and minors in psychology, family life and human sexuality, and business. I then completed a Master of Social Work program through Grand Valley State University. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Michigan and have over 30 years’ experience in mental health and substance abuse, youth development, family services, supervision/administration, and higher education.
I co-authored the publication “Exploring Graduate Student Mental Health and Service Utilization by Gender, Race, and Year in School” in the Journal of American College Health in 2022.
